What it's like to: Interview Miley Cyrus!

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When Teen intern Sam got the chance to talk to Miley Cyrus, it was a superfun experience for her (and she did a great job!). Here's how the day went down!

SAM: When I checked in at the press desk, I had so many butterflies in my stomach — this was my first celebrity interview ever and I'm a big fan! When I got to the center it was packed with fans and their parents waiting anxiously for the arrival of the pop star. I kept thinking, "Wow! All of these girls are waiting to see Miley on stage and I get to interview her." I felt really lucky!

The concert was great! Miley did a fantastic job, even with the mike going out in the middle of one of her songs. She is a great performer and the crowd loved her.

After the concert I rushed down to the press desk to ask where to go and I found out that she'd be waiting for me at the Level 3 nightclub. Since I'm only 17, it was really fun being able to go into a nightclub that I normally wouldn't be able to go into on my own.

I showed the guard my wristband and walked into a roomful of photographers, TV broadcasters, and all sorts of magazine journalists. I felt a little intimidated, but then I started mingling. I met someone from Access Hollywood and then moved my way over to meet the host of ET, and I was even bold enough to introduce myself to Miley's mom, dad, and sister and pose for pix!

Once I got to meet her and begin the interview, I thought I might throw up because I was so nervous, but it turned out really well. It was what is called a "roundtable interview," in which a bunch of reporters sit around the star and ask questions.

The table had seven press people, plus Miley, of course. Everyone got their tape recorders ready and jumped out with their questions. I was at first surprised with the questions being shouted out at her, but I got the flow down and left the interview with most of my questions answered.

I had an amazing experience and I hope to do another interview soon. The whole way home I thought I might rest, but the first thing I did was start transcribing the interview. It seems like the work of an editor never stops! I love it! And then, of course, I called everyone I knew to tell them about my fulfilling day.